Uma Oya Dam and Hydropower Plant Project – Sri Lanka

Uma Oya Dam and Hydropower Plant Project – Sri Lanka

Period 2012
Client Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Location Southeastern Sri Lanka, approximately 200 km east of Uva Province (near Welimada)
Stage Execution phase

Technical Specifications

•    Transfer of 145 million cubic meters of water from Uma Oya basin to Kirindi Oya basin
•    Irrigation of 5,000 acres of agricultural land in the region
•    Annual energy generation of 250 GWh through two hydropower units (each 60 MW capacity)

Moshanir Responsibility:

Moshanir Company acted as the consultant to the Central Laboratory of Farab Company, with responsibilities in three major areas:
•    Concrete and aggregate materials
•    Soil engineering
•    Cement testing and quality assurance